FDC (Down Arrow) Sign 25703 - by SafetySign.com

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FDC (Fire Department Connection) Sign Specifications

Fire department connections should be identified by a permanent approved sign which must have the letters FDC at least 6" high with 1" stroke in either red text on white or white text on a red background.

Signs are required to be on a retro-reflective material with retro-reflective letters, in other words signs need to be reflective, we sell these signs in Engineering Grade (Type I) Reflective Aluminum.

FDC signs indicating the building address, building name, directional arrow or any other copy which indicates property being served by the connection should be 2" high.

SafetySign.com does not recommend or specify the use of a specific safety sign because it does not have knowledge of the hazard(s) our customers are identifying. It is the customer’s sole responsibility to identify the hazard(s) that may be present and select one or more signs (stock or custom) that accurately identify their specific hazard(s) and complies with any applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations, any worksite specific rules or regulations and/or any applicable safety standards (including, without limitation, ANSI and/or OSHA standards). SafetySign.com disclaims any and all liability (excluding liability for our Product Warranty contained in our Terms and Conditions) for any sign selected by a customer and shall not be responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of signs purchased from it or for the independent interpretation made of any applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations, any worksite specific rules or regulations, and/or any applicable safety standards (including, without limitation, ANSI and/or OSHA standards). Customer shall indemnify and hold SafetySign.com and its corporate parent and its officers, directors and affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, loss or expense (including attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to the purchase and use by customer or any third party of any sign purchased by customer from SafetySign.com.

Which Size Sign Should I Choose? The FDC (Down Arrow) Sign is available in the size listed in the table below. We offer this size because it allows for the text size to meet the minimum requirements of the International Fire Code. Use the information in the table to help you determine if the size of this FDC (Down Arrow) Sign will meet your needs.

Size	Width	Height	Average Text Size	Max Viewing Distance	Available Materials	Mounting Holes	Corner Radius	Diagram
18 × 12″	18″	12″	6″	Up to 150′	.063″ Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum	Four ¼″ Holes (#12 or 7/32″ screws recommended)	½″	Diagram

More Options SafetySign.com understands that the FDC (Down Arrow) Sign may not be available in the size that you require. Please contact our customer service team today and we’ll be happy to work with you to produce exactly what you need. Contact us now.

Material	Thickness	Outdoor Durability	Service Temp. Range	Available Sizes	Overlaminate
Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum A durable enclosed lens retro-reflective material permanently adhered to aluminum. It is an economical choice for non-critical traffic signs, parking lot signs, and safety signs. The pattern free face allows for clean graphic imaging. It meets the requirements of ASTM D4956 Type I, and will remain effective for up to 7 years. Resistant to fading and mild chemicals. Reflectivity:	0.063″	Up to 7 Years	-10°F - 130°F	18 × 12″	None

	None	Engineering Grade	High Intensity Prismatic	Diamond Grade
ATSM D956 Type	–	Type I	Type IV	Type IX
Brightness	–	Standard Material	3x More	10x More
Night-Time Visibility	–	500'	1,000'	1,500'
Reflectivity

SafetySign.com understands that the FDC (Down Arrow) Sign may not be available in a material that meets your requirements. Please contact our customer service team today and we’ll be happy to work with you to find the right material for your needs. Contact us now.

To reduce set-up times, and eliminate set-up fees and order minimums, your FDC (Down Arrow) Sign is printed using the latest digital printing processes. Your FDC (Down Arrow) Sign is printed directly onto the substrate without lamination. Your FDC (Down Arrow) Sign will not peel, unlike signs from companies that laminate graphics over the sign material.

Printing Methods

We choose our printing processes for each product carefully so you receive the best quality product at the lowest price with industry-leading turnaround times. Depending on your size, material, quantity, and other factors, your sign will print using one of our carefully-tested methods.

Cross-Hatch Ink Adhesion Test

SafetySign.com’s advanced printing process undergoes a stringent cross-hatching test. This specifically tests the adhesion and resistance to separation of the inks from the sign. In testing, a sample from the printing process is scored and covered in adhesive tape. The tape is removed and the sample assessed for adhesion quality.

We use a three-stage process to test all of our printing processes. We print our signs using only the processes that pass all three stages, giving you the highest quality signage possible.

Fonts

The text is printed in Din Alternate and PF Din Cond Pro Medium fonts.

The FDC (Down Arrow) Sign from SafetySign.com uses this font because legibility at a distance is superior with this font than with others. The text on this sign is 6 inches in height on the 18 x 12" size which complies with International Fire Code (IFC) requirements. The text also has a 1 inch text stroke width, which allows it to be compliant with fire department requirements that call for a specified text stroke width.

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